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- pronunciation:
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- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition: |
not partial or prejudiced; even-handed or objective.
She was known to be an impartial judge, which was critical for a controversial criminal case like this.He tried to make an impartial decision, but it was difficult when one of his own daughters was a candidate for the position.- synonyms:
- detached, disinterested, dispassionate, evenhanded, fair, objective, unbiased, unprejudiced
- antonyms:
- biased, discriminatory, partial, partisan, prejudiced
- similar words:
- candid, equitable, even, indifferent, just, neutral
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broad-minded, honest, sober, valid |
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| derivations: |
impartially (adv.), impartiality (n.), impartialness (n.) |
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